SOLUTION: How do I factor 2x^2+4x+3=0? Your help is greatly appreciated!

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Question 208729: How do I factor 2x^2+4x+3=0? Your help is greatly appreciated!
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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this equation is NOT factorable

solve it by using the quadratic formula



for a quadratic to be factorable, the discriminant (b^2 - 4ac) must be a perfect square